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blinking back
UK
/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ bæk/
Phrases
She blinked back anger during the heated discussion.
Elle a réprimé sa colère pendant la discussion houleuse.
She tried to blink back emotions as she delivered her speech.
Elle s’est efforcée de contenir ses émotions en prononçant son discours.
He blinked back frustration when the project was delayed again.
Il a réprimé sa frustration lorsque le projet a de nouveau pris du retard.
He had to blink back sadness when he thought about the past.
Il a dû réprimer sa tristesse lorsqu’il pensait au passé.
He had to blink back surprise at the unexpected announcement.
Il a dû dissimuler sa surprise face à cette annonce inattendue.
She tried to blink back tears during the emotional speech.
Elle a essayé de retenir ses larmes pendant le discours émouvant.